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Containing a List of the Best Angling Resorts, and 
How to Reach Them ; The sea Fish and Game Fish 
to be Found Thereat, and How and When to Take 
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The Angler's Guide 

AND FISHERMAN'S COMPANION FOR 

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY 



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Containing a List of the Best Angling Resorts, and How to 

Reach Them; the Sea Fish and Game Fish to be 

Found Thereat, and How and When to 

Take Them, together with thb 

State Game Laws, 

Tide Tables, 

Etc. 



By WILLIAM A. COLLINS 



CAMDEN. NEW JERSEY: 



UBRftRY ot COKGRESS 
Two OoDies Received 

MAY 17 1904 
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Copyright, 1903 
William A. Collins 

Camden, N. J. 



PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION 

In accordance with last season's intimation, consider- 
able additions have been made *to- this little guide in 
preparing it for the sportsman's further generous con- 
sideration on this, its second season's appearance. 
Several important practical matters, not treated in last 
season's edition, have been introduced; some resorts of 
minor significance have given place to others of far more 
importance, together with information which it is 
thought will be appreciated by the angler and gunner 
alike. The whole has been carefully revised and cor- 
rected. 

WILLIAM A. COLLINS. 

Camden, N. J., 

April, 1904. 




DEDUCTIONS FOR TIDE TABLE ON OPPOSITE 
PAGE. 

In order to find the corresponding tide for any of the 
following places add or deduct the time as given below 
each place : 
Barnegat City. Atlantic City. Cape May. Salem. 

H.M. H.M. H.M. H.M. 

Add 7.51. Add 6.25. Add 6.56. Ded. 2.10. 



High tide, Camden, May 3d 408 A. M. 

For Barngeat Bay add 7-5i 



1.59 A. M. 



TIDE TABLE 



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FISH AND GAME LAWS 

BEING A SYNOPSIS OF THE MORE IMPORTANT LAWS 
RELATING THERETO. 

The open seasons, when fish may lawfully be taken by 
the use of hook and line, are : 

Brook trout, April ist to July 15th, inclusive. 

Pickerel or pike, January; and May 20th to Novem- 
ber 30th, inclusive. 

Black and white bass, calico bass, Oswego bass, 
crappie, pike-perch (Susquehanna salmon). May 20th to 
November 30th, inclusive. 

WHAT IS ALWAYS UNLAWFUL- 

To catch or keep trout less than six inches in length ; 
black, white, calico or Oswego bass less than nine inches 
in length; or pike-perch (Susquenhanna salmon), pick- 
eral or pike less than twelve inches in length, or rock- 
fish less than ten inches in length. Fine, $20. 

It shall be unlawful in any manner to take any trout, 
bass, pike, pike-perch, pickerel or pike between nine 
o'clock in the evening and daylight in the morning 
following, under a penalty of $20 for each fish so taken. 
Hereafter it shall be unlawful to sell or expose for sale 
any rockfish measuring less than ten inches in length. 
Fine, $20. 

To take or attempt to take any fish in any manner 
excepting with hook and line, excepting taking minnows 
for bait with a seine not more than thirty feet long, 
excepting in ponds and lakes having an area of over 
one hundred acres, where seines of fifty feet in length 
are permitted for bait fishing. Fine, $20. 



To pollute streams or use medicated bait or explosives 
of any kind for taking fish. Fine, $ioo. 

To draw off waters to take fish. Fine, $ioo. 

To use set lines in waters inhabited by trout, pickerel, 
pike, bass or pike-perch, or to use any contrivance in 
angling or fishing having more than three hooks or one 
burr of three hooks. Fine, $20. 

To permit the erection or maintenance of unlawful 
contrivances for taking fish and game ; applies to owners 
and tenants of land. Fine, $20. 

To use carp for bait or in any other way to put carp 
in fresh waters. Fine, $20. 

GAME. 

To take or to attempt to take any game except by the 
use of guns held at arm's length. Fine, $20. 

To have trapped game in possession. Fine, $20. 

To hunt on Sunday or carry firearms in the fields or 
woods or on the waters on Sunday, or to hunt for quail, 
partridge, pheasant, woodcock or rabbits when there is 
tracking snow on the ground. Fine, $20. 

To capture, kill, injure or to have in possession insec- 
tivorous birds and certain other birds, and to rob birds' 
nests. Fine, $20, 

To hunt geese, ducks or any water wild fowl, except 
between one hour before sunrise and one hour after 
sunset ; to hunt any kind of water wild fowl from boats 
not propelled by oars or paddles. Fine, $20. 

To permit dogs to run rabbits at night or in the 
woods or fields inhabited by deer at any time. Fine, $20. 

To remove from the State quail, grouse, woodcock, 
squirrel, hare, English and ring-necked pheasants. Fine, 
$20. 

Dealers have fifteen days after the close of the season 
in which to dispose of game. 

It is unlawful 10 kill deer for two years. 

The open season when game may be lawfully taken 
are : 



Gray, English, or Wilson snipe, March, April, Sep- 
tember, October, November and December. 

Shore birds, surf snipe, or bay snipe, May ist to De- 
cember 31st. inclusive. 

Geese, duck and water wild fowl, September ist to 
April 30th, inclusive. 

Mare, rabbit, quail, partridge, grouse and ring-necked 
])heasants, and gray, black and fox squirrels, November 
loth to December 31st, inclusive. 

Woodcock, July, October, November, December. 

Rail birds, marsh hens or mud hens and reed birds, 
September, October, November, December. (Not more 
than thirty marsh hens in one day.) 

Upland Plover. August and September. 

To the above may be added the following prohibitions, 
which, while not the subject of legal enactment, are 
recognized as binding laws of behavior by all reputable 
sportsmen in pursuit of fish or game: 

Never take more fish or game than you have conve- 
nient use for. 

Never be insolent or impolite to a landowner who 
orders you off his premises ; for, although he may not 
own the fish or game you are after, he has the right to 
exclusive possession of his property. 

Never fail to destroy an illegal device or trap when 
you find one set. 

Never shoot at a game bird except on the wing. 

Never kill the last quail in a covey — leave some to 
breed next year. 

I^cver forget that game laivs are intended to improve 
and increase sport, and not to prevent or restrict it. 

DRIFT GILL NET OR SEINE FISHING. 
SHAD.— It is lawful to fish for shad in the Dela- 
ware Bay, Delaware River and their tributaries with a 
seine or drift gill net, the meshes of which shall not 
be smaller than two and three-quarter inches, and ex- 
cepting between sunset Saturday night and twelve 

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o'clock midnight Sunday night; and excepting also be- 
tween the 15th day of June and the tenth day of August 
in each year. Fine $100 and costs of suit. 

HERRING. — It is lawful to fish for herring in the 
Delaware Bay, Delaware River and their tributaries with 
a seine or drift gill net, the meshes of which shall not 
be smaller than two and one-half inches, and excepting 
between sunset Saturday night and twelve o'clock mid- 
night Sunday night ; and excepting also between the 
twenty-fifth day of June and the tenth day of August. 
Fine $100 and costs of suit. 

CARP. — It is lawful to fish for carp in the Delaware 
Bay, Delaware River and their tributaries with a seine, 
stake net or cast net, the meshes of which shall not be 
smaller than two and three-quarter inches, excepting 
between sunset Saturday night and twelve o'clock mid- 
night Sunda}' night; and excepting also between the 
loth day of INIay and the loth day of August. Fine, $20 
and costs of suit. 

EELS AND CATFISH.— It is lawful to fish for catfish 
and eels in the Delaware Bay, Delaware river and their 
tributaries, with nets, the meshes of which for catfish 
shall not be smaller than two and one-half inches, and 
excepting between sunset Saturday night and twelve 
o'clock midnight Sunday night; and excepting also dur- 
ing the months of May, June and July. Finefi $20 and 
costs of suit. Eelpots and Baskets. — It is lawful to 
put, place and keep in the Delaware River, Delaware 
Bay and their tributaries, for the purpose of catching 
catfish and eels only (and no other fish), any eelpot or 
pots, basket or baskets, of whatever material constructed, 
without any wing or wings ; the entrance to said pot or 
pots, basket or baskets, shall not be more than six inches 
in diameter, and the outside diameter shall not exceed 
fifteen inches ; said pot or pots, basket or baskets, when 
so set, shall be placed directly on the bottom of the 
streams or bodies of water and shall not be set or placed 



nearer than fifty feet from each other, excepting during 
the months of May, June and July. Fine, $20. 

ROCKFISH.— It is lawful to fish for rockfish in the 
Delaware Bay, Delaware River and their tributaries, 
with stake, seine or gill net, the meshes of which shall 
not he smaller than two and three-quarter inches, and 
excepting between sunset Saturday night and twelve 
o'clock midnight ; and excepting also between the 15th 
day of June and the 15th day of August; and no rock- 
fish less than ten inches in length shall be taken with a 
net of any character. Fine $100 and costs of suit. 

SUCKERS. — It is lawful to fish for suckers in the 
Delaware River and tributaries with a stake, gill or cast 
net, the meshes of which shall not be smaller than two 
and one-half inches, and excepting between sunset Sat- 
urday night and twelve o'clock midnight Sunday; and 
excepting also between the 15th day of April and the 
I St day of September. Fine $20 and costs of suit. 

All fish, of whatever kind or character, protected by 
the laws of this State or herein protected, if caught in 
any of the nets, pots or baskets herein mentioned, shall 
be returned to the water when the nets are taken up — 
unharmed, so far as practicable. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

FISH. 

Section 2. That it shall be unlawful to fish for game 
fish in any of the waters of this Commonwealth, in any 
manner except with rod, hook and line, or with hand- 
line, having not more than three hooks. Penalty, $25. 

It is unlawful for any person to catch or fish for any 
species of trout (save lake trout) except from the 15th 
day of April to the 3Tst day of July, inclusive; not less 
than six inches; not more than fifty brook or speckled 
trout in one day. Penalty $10 for each fish illegally 
taken.. 



Salmon or Lake Trout. — Open season from ist day 
of January to ist day of September, inclusive; not less 
than nine inches in length. Penalty, $io. 

White bass, rock bass, strawberry or green bass, 
crappie, not less than five inches ; black bass, not less 
than seven inches in State at large; nine inches in Lake 
Erie and boundary waters; Oswego bass, blue pike, 
pike-perch (Susquehanna salmon), pike, pickerel or 
muskallonge, not less than nine inches in length, and 
the open season when these may lawfully be taken is 
from the 15th day of June to the 15th day of February, 
inclusive. Penalty, $10 for each fish illegally taken. 

Sunfish (no limit to number or length) may be taken 
from June 15th to February 15th, inclusive. 

It is unlawful to fish, except with rod, hook and line, 
or hand-line, within one-fourth of a mile of any fishway. 

Out-line may be legally set for carp, eels, suckers and 
catfish, in waters not inhabited by trout, provided dead 
bait only is used, and the line weighted to the bottom of 
stream. All other fish taken by the out-line must be 
released, with as little injury as possible. The posses- 
sion by any one operating an out-line is prima facie 
evidence of a violation of law. Penalty, $25 and for- 
feiture of all appliances used. 

Fishing with explosives and poisons absolutely pro- 
hibited. Penalty, $100 and imprisonment of six months. 

The planting of German carp in any of the waters of 
the Commonwealth is prohibited. Penalty, $100. 

The planting of carniverous fish in trout streams is 
prohibited. Penalty, $100. 

The possession of any illegal device for fishing, at or 
near the place where same can be used, is prima facie 
evidence of a violation of the law. 

Note. — Under decisions in Pennsylvania, all devices 
for catching fish — whether game fish, food fish, or fish 
not specifically mentioned as game or food fish — are for- 
bidden, except where they are specifically permitted, 
under a penalty of $25. 



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GAME. 

Non-resident hunters and unnaturalized, foreign-born 
resident hunters are required to take out a Hcense. A 
fee of $10, paid to the treasurer of the county in which 
it is proposed to hunt, is required. Fine, $25. 

The killing or taking of all game, except with a gun, 
and hunting on Sunday, is illegal. The open seasons, 
when game may be legally taken and the fine for viola- 
tions, are : 

Elk, deer or fawn (two in one year), during Novem- 
ber only. Fine, $100. 

English, Mongolian or Chinese pheasants, October 15 
to December 15, inclusive. Fine, $25 for each bird. 

Grouse (ruffled), coflimonly called pheasant (ten in 
one day), October 15 to December 15, inclusive. Fine, 

$25. 

Hare or rabbit (must not i)e taken with ferret or fer- 
rets), November i to December 15 inclusive. Fine, $10. 

Quail or Virginia partridges (fifteen in one day), 
October 15 to December 15, inclusive. Fine, $25. 

Rail and reed birds, September i to November 30, 
inclusive. Fine, $5. 

Web-footed wild fowl, September i to May i. Fine, 
$25. 

Wild turkey (two in one day). October 15 to Decem- 
ber 15, inclusive. Fine, $25. 

Woodcock (ten in one day), October 15 to December 
15, inclusive, and during July. Fine, $25. 

Squirrel (gray, black and fox), October 15 to De- 
cember 15, inclusive. Fine, $10. 

Plover, July 15 to January i. Fine, $10. 

No game of any kind can be legally transported out 
of the State. 

All game can be bought and sold in season in this 
State, excepting deer or fawn, wild turkey, ruffled 
grouse (pheasant), quail or Virginia partridge and 
woodcock, which have been "killed in this Common- 
wealth" — these cannot be sold at any time. 

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The following are not protected and may be killed at 
any time : English sparrow, kingfisher, crow, Cooper's 
hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, duck-hawk, pigeon-hawk, 
great horned owl and barred owl, green and night 
heron, red squirrel, coon, opossum, bear, woodchuck or 
ground hog, and skunk. 

Game of all kinds may be held in possession for fif- 
teen days after the close of season for killing the same. 



Having received so many inquiries recently regarding 
the legality of Sunday angling, the following extract may 
be interesting : 

"EiviZABETH, N. J., October 7, 1903. — Chief Justice 
Gummere made it plain to the Union County Grand Jury 
at the opening of the October term of court, on the 6th 
inst., th^t playing base ball on Sunday was not an in- 
dictable offense Chief Justice Gummere told 

the jury that playing base ball on Sunday was against 
the law only when it disturbed the peace of the neigh- 
borhood and became a public nuisance." 

Now determine the difference between angling and 
base ball — and good "strikers" and "catchers" are de- 
sirable in both — and the legality of it, or otherwise, on 
Sunday becomes apparent. — [Editor.] 



(3arn8 d Co. 



pbotograpbers Camden, IFl. J< 

206 3FeOeral Street 

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to THE ANGLER 

My Dear Friends : — Your very generous response td 
my modest attempt of serving you with material calcu- 
lated to aid in your pursuit after fish and game, etc., is 
hereby duly acknowledged, as are also the many letters 
of encouragement and kind words expressed by others. 
The attestation was more prized than one of a pecuniary 
nature. The outcome of the attempt far exceeded my 
expectations. 

There were others, however, who expressed their dis- 
favor of what they considered to be an expose to the 
pot-hunter of some of their best fishing haunts. But if 
that was all that could be claimed for such a work, then, 
mdeed, I would bow an apology. But I would like to 
remind all thus inclined of the fact that the pot-hunter 
needs no guide; and the quiet, favorite spots of yours 
which you consider are known to but few outside of 
your own clientele are all known to him. On the other 
hand, it is the sportsman, especially the beginner, who is 
not so well acquainted with these "favorite spots." And 
when they become acquainted with them, their frequent 
periodical visits have the result of making impossible 
in many instances the nefarious . practices of the un- 
scrupulous, and in others minimizing it to such a degree 
that this "favorite haunt" is better able under the watch- 
ful eye of the sportsman to produce to the utmost 
possibility any brood that may have been planted 
therein. 

Goaded on, then, by such encouragement, no excuse 
need be offered for the appearance of the "Guide" on 
this, its second season's advent. It is the outcome, I feel 
conscious, of hard work. But being work of a very 

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agreeable nature, it has afforded me great pleasure 
withal. Necessitating many days' ramblings, and having 
covered over two hundred and fifty miles of good, bad 
and indifferent roads, through wooded, marsh and 
meadow lands, etc., and by no means excepting the 
cranberry bogs. And while these latter may remind us 
of Thanksgiving, we may experience some satisfaction 
in the fact of knowing that the waterway or run which 
passes through them contain some nice pickerel and 
chub, with here and there a trout. 

On these trips I was enabled to effect the capture of 
not less than one hundred and twenty-three pounds of 
game fish. One or two purely local specimens are here- 
with reproduced. I am indebted to the excellent work- 
manship of Garns & Co., photographers, of Camden, 
N. J., for that part necessitating a camera, etc., and 
some of the places visited are the Pensauken and Ran- 
cocas Creeks and tributaries. Big and Little Timber 
Creeks; Woodbury, Mantua, Oldman's and Alloway 
Creeks and tributaries, and some cranberry bogs already 
alluded to. 

Space prevents giving in detail an account of these 
trips. But, speaking collectively, I find that good senti- 
ment is growing up, and the results from stocking is 
receiving such an impetus thereby that in very many 
instances such work is being crowned with success. 

On these occasions I found it very necessary to limit 
myself to the minimum of tackle outfit — a rod (5 feet 
II inches), 7 ounces; a multiplying reel, 50 yards linen 
line, with two or three Skinner baits, copper and silver. 
Three four-pound bass were taken, they being the largest 
for the season; but many others have larger ones to 
their credit. Five-pounders have been placed on record 
for last season. 

Having alluded to the spinner as a lure, I would like 
to _ suggest to those well meaning anglers who persist in 
using a float or cork in combination with it, that such 
addition is entirely unnecessary and out of place; and 

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while I concede the fact that fish are taken with the 
spinner and this combination, better results are had by 
using it as nearly as is possible in that manner which 
will allow it to represent that for which it was intended. 
It is a mistaken idea, that in order to attract a fish to 
the point of striking from the bottom of a lake or pond, 
etc., it is necessary that the bait should go down there. 
Just consider one or two points for a moment; it is 
assumed by many that after a fish has fed to the point 
of gorging he takes to the bottom, there to lie and wait 
the return of his appetite, and under such conditions it 
is further supposed he may be tempted to strike at what 
he must recognize as being material which is non-edible, 
and something under his now comfortable feelmg for 
which he is going to run no risk. Now, if you are a 
swimmer— and if vou are an angler you ought to be, 
and I say this feelingly— you have possibly practiced the 
feat of diving to a certain depth and poising m such a 
position under water that you are enabled to look up- 
ward. In such a position you may distinguish things 
on the surface water very readily. If, then, we may do 
this— whose visionary powers are not adapted and for 
which were never intended— how much more possible do 
you think it is for the fish— whose powers in this direc- 
tion have been wisely supplied by Nature— to discern 
objects on the surface of the waters? It is here, then, 
I would suggest, that your spinner belongs. These sug- 
gestions may pave the way to just another thought and 
corroborate the theory advanced in last issue regarding 
the sun's rays striking the water. In a word, "keep the 
sun out of the fish's eyes while he is about to strike." 
Make it possible for him to make his strike with his 
tail in the sun's direction. While still having the spinner 
in hand in combination with a float, allusion has only 
been made to it in trolling. But I feel it is almost 
suicidal to attempt to ask you to give credence to the 
possibility of one fishing a spinner attached to gut 
leader, trimmed with cut shot and float, and still-fishing 



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in semi-stagnant water. However, as all the fraternity 
are labeled alike, whether they contain either, neither 
or both, I wish to say that such a circumstance came 
under my observation. No, indeed, it was not at Asyla. 
It was some few miles from that place. It was at a 
place, though, noted like that place for its bass. 1 
happened along, and espied a small lad sitting upon the 
bank, the proverbial hickory pole in hand, with some 
linen line attached to one end and the ancient cork 
adjustment. I watched the cork a few seconds, and then 
ventured the stereotyped query : 
"How're they biting, boy?" 
"Not at all," came the doleful response. 
Anxious to find out if he was "in the know" as to 
the contents of the lake, I ventured another query : 
"'What do you catch around here?" 
"Bass." 

Not seeing any signs of bait or can, etc., I asked yet 
another : , 

"What are you baitin' with." 

Judge of my surprise when he replied, a "spinner." 
Drawing it up soon convinced me that the lad had so far 
proved himself impervious to one piscatorial failing — 
he had told the truth. For sure enough, there was the 
spinner. He assured me that he had been induced to 
"make the necessary outlay to gain possession of it by a 
friend's dilation on the valuable attractiveness of such 
baits for the wily bass. Of course, I explained to him 
how spiniferous it was to use a spinner in that way; 
and after giving him a friendly object lesson, I bade 
him "Good-bye," leaving him still using the spinner, but 
with a greater degree of intelligence. 

While it is on record that a severe storm passed over 
almost all portions of the territory herein, I believe that 
in nearly all cases of destruction thereby, consolation 
may still be found in the fact that Nature has aided the 
work of transplanting. And I believe that a large 
amount of the damage done in the Northern part of the 

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State will react to the advantage of some of the streams 
in the Southern section. 

While I tender my thanks to those sportsmen who 
have helped me with their very friendly suggestions 
during the past season, a further invitation is hereby 
tendered them and all others for their extended indul- 
gence during season 1904. 

With a view to increase a good sentiment and interest 
in angling. I have offered a prize this season for largest 
or heaviest bass caught, particulars of which may be 
seen on another page. 

In conclusion, I feel that I am but voicing your senti- 
ment in acknowledging the very important work the 
State's Fish and Game Commissioners are accomplishing 
through the Game Wardens, and their no less worthy 
deputies. The work of early stockings or plantings of 
bass are in many places bearing good fruit, and the 
continued watchfulness of the sportsman will be greatly 
appreciated by those who are endeavoring not only to 
supply food for our proclivities, but to show also that 
their labors are bearing fruit. Following is a list of the 
waters stocked up to the close of last season, and while 
it may appear to some that the Northern part of the 
State has received a high percentage of fish (especially 
trout), it must be acknowledged that proportionately 
speaking we have not so many facilities for trout propa- 
gation as is the case away up North. We have a few 
streams, though, which appear to be thoroughly adapt- 
able for trout propagation ; but this is not the only 
requisite. If the sentiment of a neighborhood is to the 
encouragement of taking these beauties at all times and 
of all sizes and in any quantities and by any means, it 
is a fallacy to suppose that the result of stocking will 
ever warrant the expenditure. But as I believe the true 
sportsman's sei^timent is becoming much more wide- 
spread that and other noble game will receive that pro- 
tection which the sportsman is trying to encourage 
among all classes : 

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>X^ATERS STOCKED DURING SEASON 
J903. 

WARREN COUNTY: 

Slabtown Brook — 2,000 trout. 
Pequest Stream— 700 catfish. 

SUSSEX-MORRIS COUNTY: 
Lake Hopatcong — 304 bass, 500 white bass, 1,600 wall- 
eyed pike, TOO catfish. 

MORRIS COUNTY: 
Greenwood Lake — 2,200 wall-eyed pike, 700 bass, 200 

white bass, 2,000 calico bass, 180 channel catfish, 8 

crappies. 
Mountain Pond — 1,000 catfish. 

PASSAIC COUNTY: 
PoMPTON Lake — 600 bass, 121 pickerel, 678 perch, 23 

crappies. 
Green Pond — 400 bass, 200 perch. 
Echo Lake — 200 bass. 

BERGEN COUNTY: 
Jacksonburg Brook — 2,000 tront. 
Tappan Brook — 2,000 trout. 
Kins Kiee Brook— 5,000 trout. 

ESSEX COUNTY : 
Mountain Pond — 1,000 catfish. : 

HUNTERDON COUNTY : 
Hunt's Brook — 2,000 trout. 
Coed Brook — 2,000 trout. 

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SOMERSET COUNTY : 
South Branch — 400 bass, 200 calico bass, 200 perch. 
Mii^LSTONK Lake — 296 bass, 103 perch. 

MIDDLESEX COUNTY : 
Jamesburg Lake — 300 calico bass. 
Beaver Dam Branch — 100 catfish. 
Raritan River — 263 bass, 6^ perch. 

MONMOUTH COUNTY: 

HoEEYWOOD Lake — 150 bass, 50 perch. 

Tackanasse Lake — 50 bass, 50 perch. 

Tintern Lake — 500 calico bass. 

Spring Lake — 100 bass, 300 calico bass, 300 perch. 

FrEEhoed Lake — 300 bass, 300 calico bass, 50 perch. 

OCEAN COUNTY : 
BrindeE Lake — 40 bass, 100 perch. 
Oakeord Lake — 40 bass, 100 perch. 
Hockanask Lake — 40 bass, 100 perch. 

CAMDEN COUNTY: 

CeEmEnton Lake — 200 calico bass. 
Lauree Springs — 100 calico bass. 

CAMDEN-GLOUCESTER COUNTY : 
Blackwood — 100 calico bass, 100 perch. 
GrEneoch — 100 calico bass. 

GLOUCEvSTER COUNTY: 
Warrington Pond — 175 bass. 
Beee Pond — 1,200 perch. 
Aemonesson Lake — 25 bass, 150 perch. 
PoEE HiEi, — 390 perch. 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: 
Sunset Pond — 200 bass, 75 pickerel. 

The above include only the work of spring and fall of 
1903. But since, and even at this present writing, the 

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work has been progressing with a favorable disposition 
for the Southern section, and include a liberal distribu- 
tion of winged game, such as ring-necked pheasants and 
quail, forty dozeji of the latter having been distributed 
in various parts of Camden comity alone. Ten English 
fallow deer have also been turned out, Cumberland 
county receiving three of these, the law prohibiting 
the public killing of which does not expire this season. 
Reliable information has it that they are becoming fairly 
plentiful. 

The following places (unclassified) have received 
stock or plantings this year, and in most instances adult 
fish have been deposited, some weighing as much as two 
and one-half pounds : 

Clementon Pond, 300 calico and large-mouthed black 
1)ass ; Nash's Pond, 300 pickerel; Blackwood Lake, 300 
large-mouthed black bass ; Collingswood Lake, 300 white 
and yellov; perch; Grenloch Lake, 300 black bass; 
Petersburg (Cedar Swamp Creek), 300 pickerel; Laurel 
Springs. 100 large-mouthed black bass, 100 pickerel ; 
Centerton Lake (Husted). 200 bass, 200 pickerel; Allo- 
way (Ewing Milling Company's Lake), 200 bass, 200 
pickerel ; Elmer, 200 bass, 200 pickerel ; Great Egg Har- 
bor River, 300 bass. 



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ROUTES 

Via Philadelphia and Camden. 

Tncliided in the following routes are some of the best 
trout, pike and bass resorts. Distances have been given, 
and the fares corresponding thereto are subject, of 
course, to change. 

An asterisk (*) preceding any resort indicates that 
known restrictions or objections exist as to angling on 
the Sabbath day, or Sunday. 

CAMDEN, GLOUCESTER AND WOODBURY 

RAILWAY. 
I — Kaighn's Point Ferry (fare 5c.), to 

NEWTON CREEK.— Good tide-water fishing. 
Reed and rail birds in season. 

DRAWBRIDGE; Gloucester; fare, Sc— Same fish- 
ing and gunning as at above. 

LAKE AT WASHINGTON PARK GROVE; 
fare, loc. — Early spring good yellow perch, some 
bass ; sunfish, roach, catfish, etc. Good reed and 
rail birds in season. 

NATIONAL PARK, via Washington Park; fare, 
IOC. — Good tide- water fishing in Delaware and 
ditches ; perch, sunfish, catfish, etc. Good reed 
and rail birds in season. 

WOODBURY CREEK; fare, lOc— Good tide- 
water fishing and some bass at headwaters. Good 
reed and rail birds, etc. 

ALMONESSON LAKE, via Woodbury; fare, iSc 
— Excellent black bass, yellow perch, sunfish, 
large catfish, etc. Rabbits, reed and rail birds, 
squirrels, etc. 

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FIRST CI.ASS 



HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, BOATS, LIVE BAIT, Etc. 




ALMONESSON INN 



L. D, BOZORTH, Proprietor 
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Almonesson^ N. J. 



MANTUA, via Woodbury; fare, 15c. — Good tide- 
water fishing; perch, sunfish, catfish, white and 
river, etc. Reed and rail birds, rabbits, etc. 

CAMDEN AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY CO. 
1 — Kaighn's Point or Market and Federal streets to 
North Cramer Hii^Iv ; fare, 5c. — At Twenty-sixth 
street, good angling in river; better at terminus, 
which is but a short distance from Fish House. 
The dyke here affords good sport for yellow 
perch, some Oswego bass, sunfish and white and 
river catfish. Reed and railbirds in season. 

3 — Same Railway. — Kaighn's Point or Market and 
Federal streets to Pensaukin or Delair ; fare 5c. 
— From either point may be reached (i^ miles) : 
CEDAR LAKE ICE POND, at Parry.— Good Os- 
wego bass, land-locked white perch, good size ; 
sunfish, yellow perch and catfish. Good snipe. 
spring and fall ; woodcock, rabbit, reed and rail 
birds. Permission to fish. 50 cents each, which 
incltides boat if desired. William Church, Parr}' 
P. O.. Burlington County. N. J. 

Same Railway. — Kaighn's Point or Market and 
Federal streets (MookESTown Line) to 

IIOPNING'S GROVE. Pensauken Creek (south 
branch) ; fare, loc. — Pickerel, some bass, perch, 
sunfish. catfish, etc. 

COLE'S AVENUE, for Leconis' Pond (i mile).— 
Pickerel, sunfish. catfish. Rabbit and quail. 

STILES AVENUE (foot of).— Sunfish. few bass, 
and pickerel. Same gunning as above. 

POWER HOUSE, north branch Pensaukin Creek. 
— First-class pickerel, some bass, perch, sunfish, 
catfish, etc. Reed and rail birds and rabbits in- 
sea son. 

LENOLA ROAD (southerly, few 'minutes), same 

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branch Pensaukin Creek. — Fair pickerel and sun- 
fish, etc. Same gunning as above. 

CHESTER AVENUE (northerly, 2V2 miles) for 
Lippincott's Pond. — Pickerel, bass, perch, sunfish, 
etc. Woodcock, snipe, rabbits. 

HARTFORD; fare — c. ; Parker Creek, near Sta- 
tion. — Catfish, perch, sunfish, some pickerel. 
Fairly good running. 

MASON VTUvE; Mason's Creek.— Some pickerel, 
perch, sunfish, catfish, etc. Ducks and mud hens, 
etc. 

HATNESPORT; South branch Rancocas.— Pick- 
erel perch, sunfish, large catfish, white and dark 
variety. Ducks, mud hens, etc. 

LUMBERTON (114 miles from Hainesport) ; 
South branch Rancocas. — Some pickerel, perch, 
sunfish, catfish (large), chub and suckers. Good 
duck shooting, mud hens, rabbits, quail, etc. 

EAYRESTOWN (i mile from Lumberton) ; pond. 
— Good size pike and pickerel, perch, sunfish, 
catfish, etc. Good gunning. 
(This is the converging point of the Vincentown and 
Medford branch.) 

MOUNT HOLLY ; Durrand's Pond.— Pickerel, 
perch, sunfish, catfish, etc. 

4 — Same Railway. — Kaighn's Point or Market and 
Federal streets (1TaduonfiEi.d Line) ; fare 5c., to 

BROWNING'S ROAD ; easterly.— Good tide-water 
fishing, especially in early spring. Few rabbits ; 
good reed and rail bird in season. 

COLLINGSWOOD LAKE; southerly on Collings 
avenue. ^ — Excellent Oswego bass, fair small- 
mouthed black bass, perch, white and yellow ; 
sunfish, catfish, etc. Few rabbits, ducks ; good 
reed and rail birds in season. Good boat accom- 
modations, etc. Address William H. Fisher, Col- 
lingswood, N. J. 



HADDONFIELD; Lake Street; Hopkin's Pond.— 
Bass, perch, simfish, catfish, etc. Reed and rail 
birds in season. 

5 — Same Railway.— Kaighn's Point or Market and 
Federal streets (Haddon Heights Line), to 

TOLL GATE, Mt. Ephraim Pike; fare, 5c.; north 
branch Newton Creek, short distance southerly. — 
Good tide-water fishing and some few bass. Good 
reed and rail bird gunning in season ; rabbits, etc. 

RICHY AVENUE, or south side of TRESTLE 
BRIDGE:, for Stone Bridge, Collingswood Lake. 
— Same as Route 3, with additional tide-water 
fishing, it being dam breast of Collingswood Lake. 

AUDUBON; Northmont Dam (i^^ miles south- 
west). — See Route 6. 

PHILADELPHIA & READING RAILWAY. 
GRENLOCH BRANCH. 
6 — Kaighn's Point to 

CLOVERDALE or NORTHMONT (4 miles) ; 
fare, 21c. and 23c. ; pond northwest of station. — 
Willow bass, perch, sunfish. catfish, carp, etc. 
Reed birds, ra1)bits. (See Route 5.) 

BELL^IAWR, RUNNEMEDE, CHEW'S LAND- 
ING (6-8^ miles) ; fares, 28c., 34c. and 39c. re- 
spectively. In a southwesterly direction from 
each of these stations. Big Timber Creek and 
tributaries may be reached within easy distance. — 
Perch, catfish, roach, carp, etc. Reed and rail 
birds ; quail, rabbits, etc. 

BLENHEIM (10 miles); fare, 44c.; in a south- 
westerly direction. Limber bridge, headwaters of 
Big Timber Creek. — Bass, some pickerel, yellow 
and white perch, su.nfish, catfish, roach. Reed and 
rail birds ; some quail, rabbits, etc. 

BLACKWOOD (ioi/< miles); fare, 47c.— Black 
bass ; calico and Oswego bass, few trout in run, 
pickerel ; excellent yellow perch, some white 
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perch, snnfish. catfish, etc. Rabbits, quail, wood- 
cock, pheasants, etc. First-class boat hire, live 
bait, etc. Address Mr. Ed. Wilcox, Blackwood, 
N. J. 

ASYLA and GRENLOCH (12 miles) ; fare, 53c.— 
Black bass, pickerel, occasional trout at head- 
waters, perch and chub. 

NASH'S POND (i mile from above).— Good 
pickerel and a few trout, sunfish, catfish, chub. 
Boats, 50c. a day; live bait for sale. Charles J. 
Beckler. Turnersville P. O.. Gloucester County, 
N. J. 

PROSSER'S RUN (i^/^ miles from Grenloch).— 
Trout and pickerel. 

LITTLE LEBANON, RATTLESNAKE RUN. 
Etc. — Good trout angling. Rabbits, quail, ducks, 
woodcocks and pheasants. 

ATLANTIC CITY ROAD. 
7 — Kaighn's Point to 

STRATFORD and LAUREL SPRINGS (11 and 
11^2 miles) ; fare, 44c. and 46c. — Fairly good pick- 
erel, catfish, perch, chub and sunfish, etc. ; trout 
few in run (lately stocked). Rabbits, squirrels, 
etc. ; few pheasants. 

(GARDEN LAKE (12 miles) ; fare, S2c. ; short dis- 
tance easterly, pond at Overbrook. — Oswego bass, 
sunfish, chub, catfish, etc. Other game same as at 
Laurel Springs. 

CLEMENTON (13 miles): fare, 52c.; Clementon 
Lake. — Good pickerel, calico and Oswego bass, 
trout in runs; perch, sunfish. chub, catfish (lately 
stocked). Rabbits, quail, pheasants. Good boat 
accommodations. Other ponds near are Stocking 
Mtll Pond, Vansant's. etc. 

CEDAR BROOK (21 miles) ; fare, 83c. ; Pmnp 
House branch near Station. New' BrookIvYN, 2^ 

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miles southwest. — Good pickerel and perch, sun- 
fish, etc. Pheasants, woodcock, quail, rabbits, etc. 

HAMMONTON (285^ miles) ; fare $1.14; out 
Central avenue. — Fairly good pickerel — but better 
at Pi^KASANT MiLi^s, on Batsto River, etc. Ponds 
are nine miles from here, and may be reached by 
stage, but nearer from Magnolia Station on W. J. 
and S. R. R. Rabbits, quail, pheasants, squirrels, 
etc., in neighborhood. 

ELWOOD (35K2 miles); fare, $1.39; Pli^asanT 
MiiviwS, easterly 5 miles ; Weymouth, southerly 
5 miles ; reached by stage. — Good pickerel. The 
latter pond, which is on the Great Egg Harbor 
River, contains some fine pickerel, etc, as do the 
river below. From here to EmmelviIvI.E and 
May's Landing (2^ and 3>4 miles), good 
angling may be had. Likewise the environments 
yield happy results to gunners in some pheasants, 
quail, ducks, rabbits, foxes. 

BRIGANTINE JUNCTION (u'A miles); fare, 
$1.50; for Port Republic, Doughty Creek, 
Reed''s Bay, Etc. — Excellent inside fishing and 
angling. Quail, pheasants, ducks, etc., good. 

PLEASANTVILLE iSi'A miles); fare, $1.75; 
Smith's Landing (Lake Bay). — Good inside fish- 
ing ; weakfish, flounders, tautog, sea bass, kingfish, 
etc. Ducks, shore birds, bay snipe, etc. 

ATLANTIC CITY (561/^ miles) ; fare, $1.75; $1.00 
daily excursion during season. — Flounders, 
tautog, sea bass, weakfish, bluefish, sheepshead, 
etc. Longport, possibly, is the best place to find 
the early arrivals. Cod fishing is good during 
season. From here to SomErs' Point the W. J. 
R. R. passes through some good territory both 
for angling and gunning, including Bakersville, 
Linwood, Uncle Tom, Seaview, Bethel, etc., and 
are easily reached from any part of the resort. 

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ATLANTIC CITY RAILROAD (via Winsi^oW 
Junction.) 
8 — Kaighn's Point ferry to 

PANCOAST (35'/^ miles); fare, $1.34; Deep Run, 

tributary to Great Egg Harbor River.— Good 

pickerel and white and yellow perch. 
MILLMAY (41^/4 miles) ; fare, $1.53; South River, 

— Good pickerel, etc. 
DOROTHY (43^ miles) ; fare, $1.61 ; Stephen'^ 

Creek, Grassy Pond. — Good pickerel, etc. 
RISLEY (46^ miles); fare, $1.70; Steelman's 

Landing. Gibson's Creek and Landing (2^ miles). 

— Good^pickerel, perch and rockfish. 
TUCKAHOE (52M miles); fare, $1.75; Tuckahoe 

River and ponds in neighborhood. — Good pickerel, 

white perch, etc. 
PETERSBURG (55 miles); fare, $1.75; Cedar 

Swamp, Swamp Creek. — Good pickerel, rockfish, 

white perch, etc. $1.00 excursion trains stop here 

both ways. 
OCEAN CITY JUNCTION (55'/^ miles) ; fare, 

$1.75; Cedar Creek.— Good pickerel, ,rockfish 

white perch, etc. $1.00 excursion trains stop here 

both ways. Boat accommodations. 

At all of the above places fairly good gunning may be 
had, including some pheasants, woodcock, quail, ducks 
and rabbits. 

OCEAN CITY (651/^ miles); fare, $2.00; Great 
Egg Harbor Inlet, Rainbow Island and Thorough- 
fare, Braddock's Island, Somers Point, Fish Fac- 
tory and Absecon Beach (northerly), Black- 
Thoroughfare, Peck's Bay, Beesley's Point, etc., 
southerly, are in the neighborhood, and are all 
good vantage points for the lovers of good sea 
fishing. One may reasonably expect good early 
fishing here; and, like most other places men- 
tioned, there are always to be found some good 

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boatmen, who know where to locate the particular 
kind of fish for which yon may be looking. Geese, 
ducks, shore birds, etc. 

DENNLSVILLE, via Tuckahoe Junction (60^ 
miles; fare, $1.75; Ludlam and Johnson Ponds. — 
Good pickerel, etc. 

SOUTH DENNIS (61^ miles) ; fare, $1.75— 
Sluice Creek. — Pickerel, etc. 

GOSHEN (64M miles; ; fare, $1.90; Goshen Creek 
and Landing. — Pickerel, etc. 

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE {(^Wa miles) ; fare, 
$2.00; Oyster Creek, Crooked Creek. — Gopd in- 
side fishing. 

MAYVnXE (6834 miles) ; fare, $2.00; Shell Land- 
ing and Jenkins' Sound. — Good inside fishing. 

RIO GRANDE {'72>V\ miles) ; fare, $2.00. Richard- 
son's Sound (i^ miles), and Fishing Creek. 
Good inside filching. 

CAPE MAY (791.^ miles) ; fare, $2.00; Pond Creek, 
Cold Spring Inlet and Sewell's Point, etc. First- 
class inside fishing. 

CORSON'S INLET, via Tuckahoe Junction i(i2 
miles) ; fare, $1.90. — Good Inside fishing; flound- 
ers, tautog, sea bass, weakfish, some sheepshead. 

Good gunning at most all points, including geese and 

chirks in season. 

SEA ISLE CITY {6s miles) ; fare, $2.00. Ludlam 
Beach and Townsend's Inlet, etc. — Flounders, 
tautog, sea bass, weakfish, etc. Ducks, geese and 
shore birds. Sea Isle and Ocean City R. R. from 
here to Ocean City, Egg Harbor Inlet. Interme- 
diate points afford many vantage places which 
may be found useful both for the angler and the 
gunner. 

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PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILROAD 
(via WiIvUamstown Junction). 
9 — Kaighn's Point ferry to 

SICKLERTOWN (21 miles); fare, 75c.; New 
Brooklyn, 1^:2 miles. — See Route 7. 

ROBANNA (25^ miles) ; fare, 75c.; Scotland Run 
and Frie Mill. — Trout, pickerel, etc. Pheasants, 
quail and rabbits. 

GLASSBORO (31 miles) ; fare, 75c. ; Little Ease 
Run and Still Run. — Trout, pickerel, etc. Pheas- 
ants, quail and rabbits. 

RICHWOOD (34 miles); fare, 90c.; Ewan Mills, 
ij^ miles.— Good bass, pickerel, etc. Rabbits and 
quail. 

MULLICA HILL (37>'2 miles) ; fare, $1.00. ; Rac- 
coon Creek and South Branch and pond. — -Pick- 
erel, bass. Rabbits, quail, some ducks. 

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD (W. J. & S. R. R.), ' 

CAPE MAY DIVISION. 
10 — Pennsylvania Terminal to 

WENONAH (ii>4 miles); fare, 40c.; ponds in 
neighborhood. — Some pickerel and bass. 

SEWELL (13/2 miles); fare, 50c.; Tyler's Pond, 
i^ mile southwest. — Good pickerel and bass, yel- 
low perch, etc. 

LAMB'S ROAD (15 miles); fare, 60c.; Prickett's 
Pond (east of station). — Good pickerel, bass, yel- 
low perch, sunfish, etc. 

PITMAN (16 miles); fare, 70c.; Reeves' Pond 
(easterly), Alcyon Lake (westerly). — Bass, pick- 
erel, perch, etc. Rabbits, quail. 

GLASSBORO (17 miles); fare, 75c.— See Route 
9- 

CLAYTON (21 miles); fare, 90c.; Moore's Lake, 
Little Ease Run, Scotland Run and Still Run.— 
Trout, pickerel, bass, etc. Rabbits, quail, etc. 

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FRANKLTNVILLE, lONA (24-25 miles) ; fares, 
$1.05 and $1.10. — Good pickerel, bass, some trout. 
Rabbits, quail, some pheasants and wood duck. 

MALAGA (27 miles) ; fare, $1.20. — Pickerel, bass, 
etc. 

NKWFIELD (30 miles); fare, $1.30; Willow 
Grove, 2)/^ miles. — Good pickerel, bass, etc. Gun- 
ning good. 

MILLVILLE (40 miles); fare, $1.55; Union Lake, 
White INIarsh Run, Lesming Mill, Berryman's 
Run, etc. Good pickerel, bass, perch, large sun- 
fish, catfish, etc. Ducks, quail and rabbits good. 

MANUMUSKIN (46.4 miles); fare, $1.75; Fries 
Mills.— Good pickerel and bass. Buckshutem. — 
Good pickerel and bass, etc. Good gunning. 

MAURICETOWN (49.9 miles); fare, 1.95; Beaver 
Branch, Maurice River. — Good angling. Likewise 
at Leesburg and Port Norris. Good fishing to be 
had in cove. 

BELLEPLAINE (53 miles); fare, $1.75; Tarkiln 
Brook. — Some trout, pickerel, perch, etc. Pheas- 
ants, ducks, woodcock, etc. 

SEA ISLE JUNCTION (61 miles); fare, $1.75; 
Great Cedar Swamp. — Good pickerel, white perch. 
rockfish, etc. Geese, ducks, etc. 

ANGLESEA JUNCTION (72 miles) ; fare, $2.00. 
Rio Grande (75 miles) ; fare, $2.00. Bennett 
(78 miles) ; fare, $2.00. Cape May (81^ miles) ; 
fare, $2.00 ; from each of which Dias Creek, Green 
Creek, Fishing Creek (southerly), and Richard- 
son's Sound, Swan Channel and Jarvis Sound, 
etc. (easterly), may be reached, and are first-class 
for early inside fishing. Good gunning ; geese, 
ducks and shore birds. 

GRASSY SOUND (75 miles) ; Beach CrEEk 
(75!/^ miles) ; Hereford {77 miles) ; Wildwood 
(80^ miles) ; Hoeey Beach, (81^ miles) ; 
Grassy Sound, north side for chief inside angling 

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and fishing. In and near this neighborhood are 
Gravelly Rim. Turtle Gut, Old Turtle Thorough- 
fare and Grassy Sound (southwest) ; all of which 
are excellent for sea angling and fishing. Geese, 
ducks, shore birds, etc. 

OCEAN CITY AND AVALON BRANCH. 
II— From Sea Isle Junction — Ocean View (2 miles), 
$1.85, for Ludlam Bay. Learning (3 miles), $2.00. 

• Avalon (3^ miles), $2.00. Peermont (5 miles), 
$2.00; and Stone Harbor (Seven Mile Beach), 
$2.00. The fishing at these places is good ; and all 
are good vantage points for early spring catches. 
Ducks and wild water fowl. 

SALEM BRANCH. 
12 — From Pennsylvania Terminal'to 

MOUNT ROYAL (12% miles) ; fare, 46c.; Mantua 
C^reek. — Pickerel, yellow and white perch and 
white catfish, etc. Rabbits and quail. 

MICKLETON (14^/^ miles); fare, 55c.; Jessup's 
Mills and Edwards' Run.— Fair pickerel and 
perch, etc. Rabbits and quail. 

^TOINILIN (161^ miles) ; fare, 6ic.— Good pickerel, 
bass, etc. Rabbits and quail. 

*SWEDESBORO (loi/^ miles); fare, 75c.; Rac- 
coon Creek and pond.— Fair pickerel, perch, cat- 
fish, sunfish, etc. 

*HARRISONVILLE (23 miles); fare, 91c.; 
Porch's Pond, ^ mile.— Good pickerel, bass, white 
and yellow perch. Quail, rabbits, etc. Good boats 
to hire. Address C. H. Porch, Swedesboro, Glou- 
cester county, N. J. 

*POINT AIRY (24^2 miles); fare. 97c.; Avis 
Mills.— Good pickerel, bass, etc. Rabbits and 
quail. 

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*WOODvSTOWN (26 miles) ; fare, $1.05. East 
Lake. — Pickerel, catfish, snnfish, perch, etc. Rab- 
bits, quail. 

*ALLOWAY (33 miles); fare $1.35; Ewing Mill- 
ing Co.'s Lake, at station. — Good bass, pickerel, 
white and yellow perch. Good rabbit, duck, quail, 
etc., in season. *Lake BrEEzE Farm near sta- 
tion. Boats, minnows, etc., for guests. G. S. 
Hitchner, P. O. Box 56. *Eekinton Pond (i 
mile). — Good bass, pickerel, yellow perch. Same 
gunning. *House's Pond (i mile). — Good pick- 
erel and yellow perch. Same gunning. Hitch- 
nEr's Pond (i mile). — Good pickerel. Same gun- 
ning. Stage conveyance and boats at all places 
mentioned 

*QUINTON (35 miles) ; fare, $1.45. Butterwick's 
Pond. — Pickerel, bass, sunfish, catfish, white perch, 
carp, etc. Duck, quail, rabbits. 

*SALEM (37 miles); fare, $1.50; Keasby Creek, 
Fenwick Creek, etc. — Good tide-water fishing. 
There is also good fishing to be had in river. 
Finn's Point and Elsinborough Point being good 
vantage places. Good crabbing. Rockfish, white 
perch, white catfish, sea trout (so-called), and 
various others being found in goodly numbers at 
their respective seasons, which include the period 
from about May to October. Ducks and geese 
plentiful in season. 

BRIDGETON BRANCH. 

3 — Pennsylvania Terminal to 

*MONROEVILLE (23 miles) ; fare $1.00.— Pick- 
erel. Rabbits and quail. 

*ELMER (26 miles) ; fare, $1.10.— Pickerel, etc. 
Rabbi Is and quail. 

*PALATINE (28 miles); fare, $1.20. Pickerel, 
perch, etc. Rabbits and quail. 

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*HUSTED (30.9 miles); fare, $1.20; Centreton 

Lake. — Good bass, pickerel, etc. 
*BRIDGETON (38 miles); fare, $1.50; Cohansey 

Creek. Also a number of ponds, noted for their 

good pickerel angling. Some few trout are to be 

found. Good gunning in season. 

PENNSGROVE BRANCH. 
14 — Pennsylvania Terminal to 

PAULSBORO, via Woodbury (131^ miles); fare, 
50c. — Good tide-water fishing, including white and 
yellow perch, white catfish, sunfish and some rock- 
fish. Reed and rail birds ; rabbits. 

CLEMENTS (15 miles); fare, 60c., for Clonmell 
Creek. Gibbstown (16 miles) ; fare, 61 c, for 
Sand Ditch. And Repaupo (18 miles) ; fare, 70c. 
— All of which are good pickerel, perch, sunfish 
and catfish grounds. Reed and railbirds ; rabbits, 
etc. 

BRIDGEPORT (20^/^ miles) ; fare, 60c.— Good 
tidewater fishing. Reed and rail birds, ducks. 

CENTRE SQUARE (221^ miles) ; fare, 70c. Old- 
man Creek and tributaries. — Pickerel and tide- 
water fishing good. Reed and railbirds, ducks. 

PENNSGROVE (28^^ miles) ; fare, 75c.— Excel- 
lent tide-water fishing. Henbj^'s Creek, Game 
Creek, Two-Penny Run (3 miles). — ^Some pickerel, 
bass, perch, sunfish, etc. In the river, at Kelly's 
Point, Church's Landing and Deep Water Point, 
good fishing is to be had. Ducks, etc. 

ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION (via Haddonfield. ) 
15. — Pennsylvania Terminal to 

COLLINGSWOOD AND HADDONFIELD ; fare, 

25c. — See Route i. 
KIRKWOOD (II miles); fare 44c.— Fairly good 
bass, pickerel, perch, sunfish, etc. Rabbits and 
quail. 

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LUCASTON (131/2 miles); fare, 520.; connecting 

with Gibbsboro-Liicaston car service for Gibbs- 

BORO. — Pickerel, bass, etc. Rabbits, pheasants and 

quail, 
WEST BERLIN (1414 miles); fare, 56c.; Trout 

Run. — Trout, etc. Rabbits, pheasants, etc. 
BERLIN (16 miles); fare, 62c.; Kettle Run, etc. 

— Good trout, pickerel. Pheasants, woodcock, 

rabbits, etc. 
BISHOP'S BRIDGE (17 miles); fare, 68c., and 

Atco (18 miles) ; fare, 73c. — Perch, pickerel, etc. 

Pheasants, rabbits, quail. 
HAMMONTON (29 miles) ; fare, $1.14.— See 

Route 7. 
ELWOOD (36 miles); fare, $1.39.- (See Route 

7, for Batsto and Weymouth.) 
EGG HARBOR (41 miles) ; fare, $1.45. Gloucester 

Lake, Indian Creek, etc.^ — Good pickerel, etc. 

Pheasants, woodcock, etc. 
ABSECON (51 miles) ; fare, $1.50. For Absecon 

Creek and Bay. — First-class inside fishing for 

flounders, tautog, sea bass, weakfish, etc. Good 

duck, geese and sho"e birds. 
ATLANTIC CITY (58 miles) ; fare, $1.75-— (See 

Route 7.) 

WEST JERSEY AND SEASHORE RAILROAD, 
MEDFORD BRANCH. 
16 — Pennsylvania Terminal to 

MARLTON ( 1 3^/4 miles) ; fare, 56c. *Kresson 
Mill (2 miles); Union Mill.— Pickerel. *Tom- 
linson's Mill (2>^ miles). — Good pickerel, bass, 
trout, etc. Rabbits and quail. 
MEDFORD (18^ miles) ; fare, 76c. Kirby's Mill 
(i mile). — Pickerel, perch, sunfish, catfish and 
chub. Ballinger's Mill and bog, Borge's dam and 
bog, Oliphant's dam and bog (4 miles to i^ and 

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1 mile). — Good pickerel, snnfish and chub. (See 
Cranberry bogs.) Pheasants, quail, rabbits. 
LUMBERTON (22.9 miles) ; fare, 85c.— See Route 

MOUNT HOLLY (25.1 miles) ; fare, 70c.— See 
Route 3. 

CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY. 

17 — North and south of Winslow Junction; distances 
given are from Winslow Junction (southerly). 

CEDAR LAKE (6 miles).— Pickerel, bass, etc. 

NORMA (23 miles). — Pike, bass, etc. Also Union 
Grove (2^ miles southwest. — Good angling. 

BRIDGETON JUNCTION.— See Route 13. 

SHEPPARD'S MILLS (36 miles.)— Good pick- 
erel, bass, etc. 

Good gunning at m.ost of these, including pheasants, 
quail, woodcock and rabbits. 

GREENWICH, for Buena Vista, and Bay Side 
(38^ and 40I/2 miles). From the former Cohan- 
sey Creek is easily reached and the tributaries of 
which afford good angling. At the latter the 
Delaware River is first-class. Here also is the 
mouth of Stow Creek, and a short distance up 
the river is Oyster Cove, Arnold Point and Deep 
Creek, with Pierson Cove and Bombay Hook 
Point on the opposite shore, behind which runs 
Duck Creek. These are all famous, and from 
about May to September excellent fishing and 
angling may be had. There are a number of 
places lying in a northerly direction. Those from 
Sheppard's Mills Station are Sarah Run, Horse 
Run (51.4 miles). Bishop's Run (3^ miles). Long 
Branch Run (4 miles). Chestnut Run (2^ mi4es). 
From Greenwich are Newport Creek (2^4 miles) ; 
Stow Creek Landing (4 miles) ; Masked Mills 
(6}4. miles). From Bay Side Station, Stathem 

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Neck (iVi miles), Deep Creek (33^ miles), Terra- 
pin Creek (4^ miles) ; Turner Fork (5^ miles), 
and Fishing Creek and tributaries (7 miles). All 
of which may be reached by stage, etc. 

18. — Same Railroad (between Bridgeton Junction and 
Fairton) — Cumberland and Maurice River 
Branch) are Parvin Branch of the Cohansey and 
the creek itself running parallel with the railroad 
as far as Fairton, from which latter place Clark 
Pond and Mill Creek (ij4 miles) may be reached. 
Cedarville furnishes another pond and Lumistown 
(i mile) another. Also Bower Creek and Cedar 
Creek. 

NEWPORT STATION, for Nantuxsent Creek, 
etc., Beaver Dam (2 miles) and Bear Swamp, etc. 
Pickerel, perch, etc. 

At DIVIDING CREEK, or Mauricetown Station, 
for Cedar Creek, Dividing Creek, Steep Run, etc. 
—Pickerel, perch, etc. 

At PORT NORRIS vSTATION, for Hansey Creek, 
Ogden Creek, The Glades, Indian Creek, Por- 
tesque Creek. — All of which afford the angler 
good sport. The gunning here is good. Duck, 
geese and water fowl. 

19. — Same Railroad (Winslow Junction, northerly), 
ELM STATION; Great Swamp (branch Nesco- 
chaque Creek.) — Pickerel, etc. Pheasants, quail, 
rabbits, etc. 
PARKDALE, for Mechesactauxin branch of i\Iul- 
lica River. — Good pickerel, etc. Pheasants, rab- 
bits, etc. 
ATSION, for jNIullica River, Indian mills (3^-^ 
miles). Springer Creek, Deep Run. Batsto River, 
Wesickaman Creek, etc., are all renowed for their 
fine pickerel angling. Some trout. Pheasants, 
woodcock, rabbits, etc. 

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HARRIS — within easy distance are Ore Spring, 
Feather Bed Brook, Shane branch (tributary to 
west branch of Wading River). — Trout, pickerel, 
bass, etc. Pheasants, woodcock, rabbits, etc. 

CHATSWORTH— easily reached are Governor's 
Hill Brook, Jones' Mill, Goose Pond (4 miles). 
Deacon Pond (4 miles), and others. — Pickerel, 
bass, trout, perch, etc. Good gunning. 

On the TucKERTON R. R. at Bamber for Webb Mill 
(3 miles) and Well's Mills, are good pickerel 
grounds. Pheasant, woodcock, rabbits, etc. 



ADDENDA. 

Pennsylvania R. R. (W. J. & S. R. R.— Salem branch), 
to QuiNTON (see route 12, p. 34.) 
* WOOD'S MILL (upper) 3 miles.— Pickerel and 
perch angling here is of the best kind, and the 
gunning in season is good. 



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THE GAME FISH 

OF 

Southern New Jersey* 

In introducing these fishes to your notice this season 
I feel that I cannot do better than refer to them as in 
the past — in that order in which they come into season. 
That is to say, the open season. 

Much has been said lately about 

BROOK TROUT. 

In point of beauty and gameness t4iere is little doubt 
but that he occupies the most exalted position in every 
true angler's mind. The very build of the fish ought, I 
think, to convey the idea of gameness, even if we had 
never tested him on that score. 

As to its successful propagation in our Southern 
streams, very many misgivings exist, and in very many 
instances are buoyed up by strong arguments and results 
of different plantings. 

That we have only a few streams containing the re- 
quisite purity of water may be a fact, yet it is only one 
item toward the many which go to make up all that is 
necessary for its favorable propagation. There is the 
temperature to be considered ; the fertility of the soil 
underneath to produce vegetation and food for its sus- 
tenance; also the vegetable life in and abutting on such 
water ; the air also, and the peculiar formation of the 
bed of stream which would or would not cause the water 
to be sufficiently a?rated. 

That we have some streams of this class is beyond 

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doubt ; but we cannot keep count with those in the 
Northern part of the State. Consequently, I think the 
generous angler will agree with me when I suggest that 
m those regions belong the most attention. The trout, 
commonly known as the rainbow trout, seem to thrive 
the best in our location ; and the fish of that kind are the 
ones generally found in the routes mentioned ; and if 
there is room for comparisons they are possibly one of 
the most beautiful species of that kind. 

As stated in last season's edition, heavy tackle is un- 
necessary for its capture, but the lightest possible kind. 
There are some places where a fly may be used to ad- 
vantage. And even if you have a deal of brush and 
wooded land to contend with, you may still use it in 
this manner. Having selected your starting point at 
upper part of stream (always moving down), approach 
all the eddies and counter-flows, and especially where the 
l)ank overhangs, at such a distance only as will enable 
you to drop your fly gently upon the surface of water, 
repeating the operation several times in one place. In 
moving from one place to a point lower down stream, 
do so with as little noise as is possible. Take care not 
to tread on more dead wood than you can avoid ; and 
keep as far from the edge of bank, especially where 
it overhangs ; for underneath these places is where those 
beauties lie. I am sure they have nothing to be ashamed 
of; yet it is a fact they hide themselves. So that one, 
by passing in an ordinarj^ way some two or three miles 
up one of the streams, may not even catch a glimpse of 
a trout, though the stream may contain thousands. 
Then, again, it is possible for one uneducated as to their 
quick movements to attribute a passing trout to but a 
shadow, such as is cast sometimes by the movement of 
a tree limb, etc. At the foot of the many little tumbling 
dams, where the water becomes further impregnated or 
ccrated, are favorite haunts. Not merely because of this, 
l)ut on account also of the living food which must pass 



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over them — comparatively helpless to withstand such a 
current as is made possible in such places. 

Whether using flies or earthworms or crawfish, quiet 
and deliberate movements are essential to good results. 

I am not alone m having the experience of traveling 
cautiously and quietly down a part of a stream, the 
banks of which were thickly wooded, to meet with the 
annoyance of perhaps one or two people wading their 
vvay up stream, getting in and out of the water, passing- 
through the woods, sometimes on one bank, then on the 
other, the noise of which may remind one very much of 
the "hatti'' or East Indian elephant, meandering through 
Ihe jungle. And these very individuals seem to be the 
most vociferous in the assertion that the stream con- 
tains no trout. Some fairly good reports came to hand 
last season, and some fairly bad ones, too — each from 
the same stream. Without insinuating in any degree, I 
would ask those unsuccessful ones to look well to their 
tactics, especially if they habitually wade up a stream 
in preference to wading down. Keep out of the water 
when possible to do so. Having struck the. head of a 
stream, don't be afraid of being lost. Follow it down, 
and it will bring you out all right. 

I would like to linger awhile in humble praise of this 
noble fish ; but as space in such a work as this seems to 
preclude further tribute, and as there are some others 
nearly, if not quite, as worthy, I will first direct you to 
the illustration on next page. He is so well known, 
perhaps, that it is scarcely necessary to say that it is 
that of a 

CHAIN PICKEREL. 

The original size of this was 13 inches. Taken on a 
No. 2 Skinner bait. It is a small fish, indeed, which does 
not measure more. I limit myself to iS inches. Any- 
thing smaller is not very convenient eating, unless you 
are supplied with a throat screen. But as the purpose 

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for taking this fish was other than for eating, I beg you 
will pardon me just this once. He is, notwithstanding, 
a fair sample of what his.older brethren look like — say 
seven or eight pounders. 

From most all points mentioned last year good reports 
came to hand. Nash's Pond started ofif with a five- 
pounder during the first week in May ; Blackwood made 
a good showing of two-and-a-half pounders and one or 
two three-pounders. Likewise Alloway, which place 
need scarcely the saying of its repute in this line. 

I have received many encouraging letters from gentle- 
men who have tried the 4 and 5 inch roach as a live bait, 
and their testimony as to the efficacy of same. I have 
no new baits to offer you this season. As it would entail 
too much space to tell yoa about the young chickens and 
ducks, mice and small rats, and even kittens which I 
have found in different stomachs of this fish. This 
leads me to "giving you a homely hint as to the kind of 
baits to use, at different seasons, not only for this fish, 
but for all others. 

Dissect all your fish — examining the contents of each 
stomach, making a memorandum of same and date. The 
result will be that you are possessed of a knowledge of 
the many kinds of bait which are acceptable at different 
seasons. But in doing this allowance must be made for 
ihe bait you are angling with, because it may have been 
taken from sheer hunger only, and not from preference. 
Then, again, it is not absolutely correct ; because the 
preference may sometimes be given for some bait, the 
procurement of which the pond or lake does not afford. 
Roadi bait scarcely ever fails for this fish. Highly 
omnivorous, consequently, it is easy to find a bait for 
it. Fat pork may be very well as an attraction, but once 
tasted, is often rejected; while it is not so often the case 
with a roach or chub. The spinner, when properly used, 
is highly attractive ; and I have found the copper spin- 
ners particularly so in cedar water. A copper spinner, 
too, makes a better effect in clear water, and the silver 

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or nickel in discolored water. This may seem a little 
contradictory as applied to cedar water; but the peculiar 
color of the latter blending .with the copper seems to 
have a decidedly good effect upon this fish. They may 
be taken upon a fly— a large one, frogs, mice, crawfish, 
etc. In using the spinner, watch it very carefully for 
the purpose of ascertaining what revolution is necessary 
for the most number of strikes — for it may be too slow 
or too fast. And while I have my opinion as to the 
proper speed, there are others who differ upon this 
point; but most all anglers who use this bait admit 
that there is a certain speed which affords the most at- 
tractiveness. Do not be afraid to make a cast into a 
bunch of lily "pads," for the chances are that nine times 
out of ten you miss the lil}^ and drop in the most likeliest 
spot for your pike; and should he be in the vicinity, he 
will soon apprise you of the fact, sometimes before you 
have had an opportunity to give but few revolutions to 
the bait. Neither be alarmed as to the outcome should 
you strike him here, for I have seen many who could not 
control a five-pounder in the open make a capture here — 
this growth performing for the angler very often what 
he should do himself in the open. There is a possibility 
it is true, of an entanglement of line, but if you have a 
good one, and of fine grade, i6 pounds dead test, it 
will mow off the tops of "pads." And, again, your fish, 
being now encumbered by these latter being drawn closely 
about him, loses much of his fi.ghting power. It is much 
more creditable to effect a capture in the open than in 
such places ; but you cannot always find them where you 
wi^h. They frequent these places during the hot months, 
on the shady and cool side. And during those months 
find out for yourself which part of a pond, etc., becomes 
most comfortable, and the. chances are good that in such 
places you will find your fish. 

In referring briefly to the bass family, little need be 
said as to the 

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WHITE BASS 

According to report, few have been taken so far, and 
its very recent introduction in this part of the State 
seems to preckide a prudent prediction. But not so 
with the 

CALICO BASS. 

And while it is not so certain that success will be the 
result of recent stockings, yet it appears that it is doing 
l)etter than the white bass. By a transposition made in 
last issue, I referred to the white bass as being known 
as the "strawberry bass." It is the calico bass which is 
commonly known by that name. The 

BLACK BASS 

is conceded to be more adapted to this portion of the 
State and is fairly prolific in our waters. We have the 
two kinds — the large-mouthed and the small-mouthed. 
A specimen of the latter is here reproduced. 




SMALL-MOUTHED BLACK BASS. 

In shape and appearance it is a fair representation of 
his brother, the large-mouthed; but, I think, not possess- 
ing such enduring quailties. Its capture also was ef- 
fected by means of a No. 2 spinner. 

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THE OSWEGO BASS. 

This is a large-mouthed variety, and fairly equals his 
two former brethren in black. The illustration on the 
opposite page is a fair sample which the lake at Col- 
lingswood produced, also on a No. 2 spinner. The 
original length was nineteen inches, and weighed four 
pounds. Taken at 7 o'clock in the morning, on Satur- 
day, the 8th day of August, last season ; conveyed a 
distance of three miles by car, breakfast time interven- 
ing; was placed upon the easel for reproducing; exhib- 
ited at Post-Telegram office ; after which was presented 
to a friend at 10.15 A. M., the fish still being alive. 
Mention of these particulars is made to show what may 
be accomplished with fish in transportation, etc., apart 
from most of their natural element, the fish only being 
submerged once for the space of ten minutes from the 
time of its capture. 

Speaking of these fishes collectively, they may be 
found in the holes near the trunks of trees, sunken 
logs, at the junctions of the small tributaries where they 
empty into lakes and ponds, around the mill dams and 
in the runs themselves. While they may be taken in the 
swift moving waters, better results may be had in and 
around the back waters or counter-flows of any stream. 
As to baits may be mentioned flies, spinners, roach and 
large minnows, stone catfish, frogs, crawfish, beetles, 
crickets, grasshoppers, helgamites, cocoons. Light tackle 
only is necessary. 

ROCK FISH. 

Arriving about May for the purpose of spawning, 
like the shad, white perch, etc., remaining a little later, 
possibly, than either, returns to the salt water about the 
latter part of August, at about and after which time 
they may be taken in the surf around Cape May, Mau- 
rice River Cove, Barnegat Bay, etc. 

There is no question as to its gameness, and from 

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49. 



the time your strike is made until you have conquered 
him a good busy time is had. A wicked biter, so much 
so, in fact, that this very act invariably exposes his 
presence to the angler. His runs are long and swift. 
Entering the river, they generally seek a safe place for 
spawning, which, accordingly as they have been found, 
are in and around the creeks and tributaries from Cape 
May to Trenton Falls and points intervening. Gibson s 
Landing, Steelman's Landing, etc., on the Great Egg 
Harbor River, are good places. As to bait, minnows or 
roach bait, but live crawfish are excellent, likewise the 
spoon and spinner. The tackle necessary for its capture 
denends entirelv upon the size of fish, the water area 
and the skillfulness of the angler. Strong tackle and the 
very best, with good salmon hooks, size according to 
fish, and I may here advise a little stouter rod ; a good 
multiplying reel, or other, according to fancy (200 to 
250 yards capacity). But skillfulness in handling any 
fish "is the governor of your tackle requirements to a 
very great degree. 

As the fish returns to salt water about the end ot 
summer, they may be taken in the surf and on the flats 
outside, in and around Delaware Bay. Numbers of 
them are taken in these localities by means of the hand- 
line, and wading out into the surf if necessary. But they 
may be taken better from a boat using a troll or even 
a spinner with rod and line. 



[other than game fishes.] 

WHITE PERCH. 

A brackish water fish. And, while not a game fish, 
certainly deserves the notice of the angler if for no other 
reason than it afifords the amateur or aspirant excellent 
practice if taken on the lightest tackle. From May to 
August it may be found in goodly numbers in most all 

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tlie tributanes to the Delaware as far north as Trenton 
tans. Cxood bait for these are the angle worms in 

maT/ots"^:. """""^ '''''■ °"' grasshoppers mea" 
maggots, and even a trout spmner. 

YELLOW PERCH. 

.J^ m" ^k"°^''" ^>''^ ^ description is scarcely neces- 
nfnnv ;-'']''' !;"?/" "'''Xf ^r less abundance in most 
of oui ponds and lakes. They bite very freely m the 
spring and will readily take all the baits and lure pre- 
scribed for the white perch; and while not a game fish 
yet IS just as useful to the amateur as the formfr. Light 
tackle only is necessary. They frequent flood gate holes 
and the mouths of small tributaries, in the sla?k wa?e?s 
or counter-flows, if not too rapid. 




THE SUNFISH. 

SUNFISH. 

The above illustration is that of the "tide sunnie" 
reterred to last season as taking the spinner. This one 
was taken also on a No. 2 spinner. They will also take 
the baits prescribed for the white perch. Taken on 
spool cotton and a slender rod, it furnishes an agreeable 
pastime. 

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ROACH. 

Scarcely needs mention but for the fact of its being 
so valuable to the angler, inasmuch as it makes one of 
the best live baits for pike and bass as may be found. 
Very prolific. Omnipresent. May be found in tide and 
stagnant waters and streams when not too rapid. Also 
many ponds and lakes. They abound at the mouths of 
runs and small tributaries to ponds, lakes, etc. The baits 
acceptable are angle worms, dough bait, meat maggots, 
meal worms, etc. 

CHUB, OR FALL FISH. 

Some regard this as a gamey fish, others do not. It 
is a very useful fish also for the amateur. A little prac- 
tice with this fish will pretty soon equip him in knowl- 
edge for the more advanced idea — that of taking the 
trout. 



THE CHUB OR FALI. FISH. 

The chub in New Jersey/ may be taken in pretty much 
the same localities as the trout, with the difference that 
a little less spring water seems to suit him. A valuable 
fish to the angler also from the fact of them making at- 
tractive live bait for bass and pike. There are a goodly 
number to be found in the two runs below Grenloch, 
also Clementon, and many others in close proximity to 
trout streams. 

The above is a good representation of the chub — 
taken also on a No. 2 spinner at Glementon. 

$2 



As an exhaustive description of the manner in which 
to handle the game fishes was made in last season's 
edition, I have deemed it unnecessary to again refer to 
it in this ; but should there be any one who failed to 
get the first edition, and wish to do so, I will mail them 
a copy for ten cents. Only a few copies of such may be 
had. 



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GENERAL REMARKS 

The temperature and condition of the water governs 
the aggressiveness of the fish, perhaps, more so than do 
the circumstance of from what quarter the wind blows. 

Your catch will keep better in a bag net, placed in the 
shadiest and coolest place in the boat or damp grass, 
giving them an occasional dip in the water. 

To preserve fish lines and make them buoyant rub 
them well with paraffin wax, but do not use grease or 
oil, as this rots them. 

Lines and all tackle should be dried as soon after use 
as possible, if you want to preserve them, more particu- 
larly so after salt water use. Cleaan your reels and oil 
occasionally with a good lubricant. 

Should the tip of your rod be bent from handling 
heavy fish or other cause, you may remedy it by placing 
the guides of that joint in a reverse position. To keep 
a rod in good order it should be rebound and varnished 
when necessary. A good rod may be condemned some- 
times for lack of attention in this detail. 

One or two moments' exposure to the sun's rays will 
often kill your bait, especially worms. Roach and min- 
nows should be protected from the hot sun. If you 
have no covering to your bait can lily pads will answer 
the purpose well. The water should be constantly 
changed. 

There are many who have proved the value of dead 
minnows and roach for bait ; but how to preserve them 
in that state is not so widely known. The following is 
not a bad plan; take lOO or 200 small roach, and some 
kind of vessel which will accommodate the number; 
sprinkle the bottom fairly well with common table salt, 

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and then make your first layer of fish upon it, in much 
the same manner as you may have seen the bloaters or 
herrings packed. Next sprinkle this first layer, and so 
on until you have them all disposed of in this way, 
having a thicker layer on top. Cover, but not air-tight. 
You will find that by keeping in a cool place you will 
always have a supply of bait. Rinse well before using. 



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SEA FISHES 

In regard to these fishes there are no legal restrictions 
governing the taking of them by means of rod and line 
or the hand-line. From April to November excellent 
sport may be had at most all vantage points from Cape 
May Point to Barnegat Bay (northerly). In mention- 
ing the more important sea fishes to be found along 
the coast I will do so in that order when they generally 
arrive. 

FLOUNDER. 

is said to arriv^e in April; whether he does or not, or 
whether he hibernates is of little moment, considering 
the fact that he is generally on hand about that time, 
sometimes earlier. The last to leave or disappear. Its 
edible qualities are of the best. A fairly vigorous biter ; 
frequenting the shores and small channels in the inlets 
and around the pilings of bridges and at the mouths of 
the small tributaries. The young floodtide is generally 
the best time for taking them. As to bait, the shiner is 
readily taken, fiddlers, sand worms, crab meat, clams, 
strips of fish, etc. Not too large a bait should be offered, 
and a medium-sized hook, and strong, should be used. 

bLACK FISH. 

Arriving about April. A free biter, about a pound 
weight. Some larger ones have been taken. This fish 
is often mistaken for the sea bass ; but, on comparison, 
it may readily be identified. Small strong hooks and 
fished for on and near the bottom, with any of the baits 
mentioned for the flounder, will tempt him. 

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WEAKFISH 

Arriving about May; sometimes later; the females 
are said to arrive first. A gamey fish. Having hooked 
a two or three-pounder, one is soon convinced as to its 
claim for gameness. They may be found during the 
flood tide in the estuaries, upon the flats in both deep 
and shallow water. Like all other fish coming in from 
outside, they take advantage of this tide to get up on to 
the flats, etc., for the purpose of feeding, returning on 
the ebb tide. Fiddlers, shrimp and shedder crab are 
excellent baits, three to four-inch shiners are readily 
taken. The best lines are necessary (according to 
fancy), from lOO to 150 yards should be ample, accord- 
ing to skill. Heavy rods are not indispensable. Salmon 
hooks are serviceable. They may be fished for from 
about one foot from bottom to same distance from top. 
A float may be used to advantage, if desired, especially 
if you are angling on the shallow flats and when live 
bait is used, playing out plenty of line. By this method 
you may better allow your bait to drift and thus have 
the advantage of being at a necessary distance from it. 
The smaller ones have been taken in fairly goodly 
numbers from Cape May Point to Penns Neck, on the 
Delaware. 

BLUE FISH. 

Possibly most sought after on account of its greater 
power and endurance. About June is the time to expect 
their arrival. The temperature of the water, no doubt, 
is a factor in this respect. A two or three-pounder, 
once hooked, leaves no doubt upon the angler's mind 
as to the qualification for the ranks of a game fish. 
Any one who skilfully takes this fish on the rod and line 
may safely be placed in the front rank of proficiency in 
angling. The method of taking them by means of 
squid and hand line, or clothes line, or cable, whichever 
it may be, is all very well so far as it goes ; but the real 

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essence remains in the rod and line. These fishes may 
be taken by the latter method from an ordinary sail 
boat.. A much stouter rod is necessary than for ordin- 
ary sea fishing, as the tension upon it is considerable ; 
but this may be regulated to suit the requirements by 
occasionally lufiing. Bait fishing is also becoming pop- 
ular, the whole side of a menhaden, or fresh herring, or 
other like fish being used for bait. A strong hook, same 
size as a No. 4 squid hook, or larger, may be used, and 
snooded with four or five strands of copper wire. A 
good cuttjdiunk line, 200 yards. If you have attained 
sufficient proficiency in angling fish of less importance 
than the blue fisii, you need little or no advice for his 
capture, but perhaps a little practice; but if you have 
had but little experience in that direction, then my ad- 
vice would be to try some of them first. 

KINQ FISH. 

is one of those fishes which may be well recommended 
as having that .gameness to educate one up to that skill- 
fulness necessary for the blue fish. Arriving about the 
same time as the weakfish. When hooked it leaves no 
doubt upon one's mind as to its gamey qualifications. 
Making long, swift runs and deep dives, often changing 
and counter-changing its course, keeps the angler busy 
from the time he is struck mitil landed. Handle him 
with delicate firmness, looking well to your slack line, 
which may be made at any moment. 

In the channels, and on and near sandy banks, near 
shore, is w^here it may be found. Having a proportion- 
ately small mouth, the mistake should not be made of 
offering too large a bait — little and often is the rule. 
Being aware of their presence, it is not a bad plan to 
tempt them to stay in your neighborhood by throwing 
overboard some unimportant morsels of bait, at the 
same time baiting your hook with a superior kind. In 
this manner a goodly number may be kept on the same 

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ground for considerable time. Of course allowances 
must be made for tide in this operation. Crab meat, 
fiddlers, oysters, clams, sand clams and small pieces of 
fish, etc., are good baits. The best tide to take them is 
on the young flood until flood. Small hollow point 
salmon hooks are very serviceable, from i-o to 3-0; a 
good light sea line, and light rod and reel, 150 yards or 
more. 

SHEEPSHEAD. 

A beautiful representative of the sea fishes, and not 
unlike the yellow barred perch of the fresh water, being 
similarly marked with bands or bars, but of a much 
deeper hue. A tropical fish, and their advent is alluded 
to as being governed by weather conditions and water 
temperature. Favorably considered, it may be said to 
arrive about June. One or two hours before flood, and 
the same time after ebb tide, is generally considered to 
be the best for taking them uiside, their preference being 
for the slack water for feeding. Barnegat Bay, Little 
Egg Harbor, Somers Point (Great Egg Harbor), Sea 
Isle City and Anglesea are first rate grounds. It may be 
found, during the tides mentioned, around and in deep 
holes, in the vicinity of sunken rocks, old wrecks, and 
along the banks where deei' water may be found. But 
do not hesitate to try water from six to seven feet deep, 
especially where the bank overhangs. Being possessed 
of a set of teeth, in appearance not unlike the front 
dentals of the sheep, and powerful jaws withal, it be- 
comes almost an impossibility to effect a capture with 
the ordinarily snooked hooks ; consequently many effec- 
tively snooded ones are on the market at the present 
time. Its teeth and crushing powers consistently points 
out its natural preference as to food or bait. Crab 
meat, shedder crab, fiddlers, oysters, clams, small live 
crabs and sand worms as a delicacy. Strong tackle is 
necessary, the best, the line perfect (100 to 150 yards) ; 

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for angling, not necessarily the heaviest; but for fishing,! 
heavier. 

His biting sometimes is so feeble as to be almost im- 
perceptible to touch; at other times the reverse is the 
case. But a little experienc-e with him in this respect 
will soon educate one as to the proper time to strike. 

Having hooked a fairly good specimen, a lively busi- 
ness ensues, and being in possession of all the many lit- 
tle tricks of his brethren, scientific and judicious 
handling becomes necessary. Assuming that your hook 
and snood are perfect, and the former properly im- 
bedded in a safe place, your chances are good for ulti- 
mately boating him. 

SEA BASS, PORQY AND CROAKER. 

Arriving in May; the sea bass attaining a weight of 
five pounds, not to exaggerate. Neither of them having 
any claim to gameness. The two former may generally 
be relied upon for their usual appearance along the 
Jersey coast in the spring, if not so with the croaker. 
They may all be found in more or less abundance from 
Cape May to Barnegat Bay, on the banks. 

The baits for these fishes, speaking collectively, may 
be mentioned, shedder crab, clams, oysters, fiddlers, 
strips of fish, about two inches long and half that width. 
Blood worms are most tempting morsels for the porgy; 
the bass and croaker, also, not having any aversion to 
them. The same size hook for one is, generally speak- 
ing, adaptable for the other two. From twenty-five to 
sixty or seventy feet depth may be the expectations of 
those fishing these banks, consequently a medium heavy 
sinker or dipsey will be necessary, according to stout- 
ness of line used, tide, etc. 

A FEW WORDS TO THE BEGINNER 

My Dear Young Friknds — Witnessing as I have such 
an increased love and interest for the noble art of 

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'angling by so many youthful aspirants during the past 
season, induces me to extend to all such the hearty ap- 
'preciation and encouragement which one true sportsman 
'always extends to another — "Come, let's go angling." 
There may be only one fish each ; so let us each take one. 
There may be only one bait which will effect the cap- 
ture, so let us all possess such a bait. And one qualifi- 
cation necessary to the making of a true and noble 
sportsman — an angler — is gentleness. An innate gentle- 
ness can scarcely be disguised. On the other hand, 
inborn ungentleness and roughness can never be dis- 
guised, and the element of which has no place in the 
formation of a true and noble sportsman. 

Gentleness and patience, then, are necessary qualifica- 
tions. And if you are the happy possessor of these — 
however crude your ideas may be for the prosecution of 
your proclivity, you may find a deal of encouragement in 
the fact of your early possible arrival at the goal of 
proficiency and success. Being possessed of these two, 
it is safe to presume that vou have yet another qualifica- 
tion — generosity. And possession of these three means 
that you have highly accredited credentials for your 
entrance into the realms of such a noble pastime and 
recreation. 

Therefore, it gives me much pleasure to impart any 
knowledge that may pass you gently along to that 
standard of proficiency in the sport which must be your 
desire. 

In the first place, be careful of your advisors ; that 
means me, too. Look well to the intent of those who 
would instruct you. For pot-hunters will often tell you 
how to take fish by means of hook and line, even if they 
do not show such a ready display of so-called generosity 
in telling you where the fish may be found. I would 
also warn you against too close an intimacy with their 
modus operandi only for the fact of your credentials 
above referred to. Bear in mind that just so soon as 
your methods meet with their disapprobation, those sam^ 

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methods will be hailed with pleasure by all true lovers of 
sport. Above all, beware of the disguised pot-hunter. 
Some of whom may be found fishing with a rod the 
stoutness of which seems ^o convey the idea of a certain 
capture of the "Silver King," or tarpon, in place of the 
much more diminutive representatives of the deep, for 
which the}' are after. 

T need scarcely ask you, whenever opportunity pre- 
sents itself, to apply yourself to the work of conversion 
among them, pointing out, in the spirit of gentleness 
and patience, that a sure catch is not always an evidence 
of skill, nor a big string of fish one of sportsmanship. 
Likewise, use some moral suasion to the end of encour- 
aging them to give the fish some little chance for their 
lives, etc. But, as T wish and aspire to lay claim to 
the credentials above alluded to, and fearing lest T 
should be considered lacking one of the essentials men- 
tioned — generosity — and that it may be thought I am 
here holding that fraternity up to scorn, I will leave 
the subject with a sincere wish that the only pot-hunter 
left in the "sporting" field of Southern New Jersey 
during the season of 1904 may be "yours humbly." 
Now, let us consider for a little space a more agreeable 
subject: "What is necessary for a right beginning; 
how to begin ; and what to begin with." 



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THE OUTFIT 

in the regular order of things appeals to us first. Now, 
this need only be one of a modest character. You 
might even take your first lesson by means of the most 
delicate sapling, not longer than 6 feet; and, together 
with a few feet of the most delicately made line or even 
spool cotton with a very small hook and leader attached, 
and float and sufficient sinkers, still have the knowledge 
that you had a right and proper beginning. But, while 
it is necessary to always begin at the beginning, I will 
not ask you to start out with so modest an outfit as this, 
simply because 1 have seen and heard of so many ex- 
perts commencing in this way. I certainly cherish the 
fond recollection, though, as falling to my share, even 
if I'm not an expert. 

It would entail too much space here to give but a 
small description of the sublime happiness experienced 
by a boy spending his long summer vacation in the 
environments of and up and down some sparkling brook 
or stream— drinking into bis soul some of the first les- 
sons which an all-wise and never-failing Nature in- 
tended should be his. No wonder, then, wdien an empty 
creel or game bag is the result of a day's outing that 
the same pleasure is evidenced as if the reverse had 
been the case. 

But to the outfit. And, as the fish I am going to 
recommend to your notice for this beginning have dif- 
ferent sized mouths, and as the hooks seem to appeal 
to our sense as the first item to consider, I shall advise 
you to procure them in one or two sizes at least. And 
it is not even necessary for me to burden you with the 
different sizes, for the up-to-date sporting goods dealer 
knows exactly your needs if you ask for roach hooks 
(and they will also answer for chub, sunfish and white 

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perch) ; hooks for yellow perch and catfish may be the 
same size for both, and considerably larger than those 
for roach, either single or double gut, preferably the 
former ; because in your first lessons I would like you 
to commence with the m- 'St delicate. 

Now for the line. Silk or linen. Whichever you 
select (and either will answer just now), let it be of the 
finest grade. By this I mean purity and minuteness. 
Fifty yards is ample. A good multiplying reel to ac- 
commodate it. I said a good one, and I mean that ; 
because I would not care to have your patience put to 
such a test as I have sometimes witnessed in others 
from just the defect of some of the bad graded reels. 

Next comes the "guide" or rod. And in selecting 
this valuable accessory to an outfit, do not draw mind 
pictures of some five or ten-pounders, because I do not 
want you to begin with these ; and I would like you to 
consider this part of your outfit by the term "guide." 
even if we do refer to it as a rod. Get a good one if 
possible ; say a split bamboo or other ; let it be light. 
six or seven ounces is not too light. Only get one. 
Don't think that I want to rob a dealer of a sale should 
a feeling exist to take two. But the reverse is the case ; 
you put the price of the two or three rods that may be 
in your mind together, and with it you may get one good 
rod which will prove more satisfactory to you for use, 
and the transaction, I feel sure, will be more agreeable 
to the dealer. This advice is given only in order to 
acquaint you with the fact that to use two rods at one 
time is indecorous to any one laying claim to sports- 
manship. This, however, does not prevent one from 
duplicating, etc., and in itself is a good practice, for 
accidents will happen at times. Agate tips and guides 
may be had on some rods ; but for those not having them 
a supply may be had separately and are very easy of 
adjustment. Now, with one or two two or three-feet 
leaders, a float and some cut shot, you have an outfit 
\vhich will enable you to take your first lesson. 

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HOW TO BEGIJN AND WHAT TO BEGIN 
WITH 

It often happens that on arrival at our selected nook 
we find to our annoyance that some essential part of the 
tackle has been overlooked, if not so often the most 
coveted bait. And in order to avoid such misfortunes, 
it is not a bad plan before leaving home to go through 
a mental "rigging up" — looking well also to the baits 
desired. 

Arriving at the selected nook proceed to "rig up," 
after perhaps "chumming" or "ground baiting" — throw- 
ing some pieces of bait around the water area. Adjust 
the rod so that the guides are in proper alignment; 
adjust the reel in reel plate, so that when the guides are 
downward the handle is nearest to your right hand and 
in the underneath position. Your line, of course, having 
been wound, draw the end out between the butt of rod 
and standard of reel, passing it through each guide and 
finally through tip. Now make a loop of about four 
to five inches long. Next take your leader, which has 
a small loop at either end, select either one of these, and 
pass the loop of the line through that of the leader 
sufficiently far as to allow you to pass the other end of 
leader through it, and by drawing its entire length down 
you will now have a very secure fastening and connec- 
tion of line and leader; and one, possibly, which will 
stand the greatest strain. Now take the quill from the 
top of your float and pass it up the leader and line, next 
the float itself by means of the eyelet at bottom; you 
may now place the cap or quill in its proper position, 
and the float is adjusted. Now select one of your hooks 
and fasten it to the loop of the leader as you did the 

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leader and line. Now take about five of six of your cut 
shots and adjust them as nearly as possible at equal 
distances apart upon the bottom part of leader (not 
upon the snood of the hook), about one-eighth of an 
inch apart. Six ordinary cut shots should be sufficient 
to keep the size of float I would advise you to use in a 
perpendicular position in the water. And by placing 
these upon your leader in place of upon the snood of 
the hook, you not only save the additional time which 
would be in trimming a new hook, but it allows 
of freer movement to the bait on the slightest touch 
by the fish, and which movement appears more natural. 
Now take a healthy squirming worm and adjust it in 
this manner : After passing your fingers of left hand 
over the sand, with the thumb and forefinger hold the 
worm at about the head extremity; take the hook be- 
tween the thumb and forefinger of the right hand and 
insert the barb just below the head and push the worm 
around the hook sufficiently far as to cover the latter. 
The above procedure having been done as quietly as 
possible, and at a respectful distance from the intended 
water to be fished, and the depth of which is presumably 
four feet, and having adjusted the float accordingly, you 
prepare for the first cast. 

Now grasp the butt of your rod gently with the right 
hand, j ust above the reel plate, the reel being downward, 
and the line outside of the fingers. This you will notice 
allows of too easy running for the line ; but by disengaging 
the second or middle finger and placing it outside of the 
line and grasping the butt once more with it, you will 
find that you have a very good check, and one which 
may be momentarily increased or diminished at will. 
And, now, only having so much line released as will 
enable you to make the required cast, take bottom part 
of leader between thumb and forefinger of left hand, 
bring both hands well round to the left side, the right 
hand being nearly as high as the shoulder, bring the 
right hand round by a circular movement (at the same 

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time, of course, releasing the hold upon the snood by 
that of the left) until the tip of rod arrives nearly to 
the desired point where you wish the bait to strike. This 
should be performed with as much ease and grace as is 
possible, with the result that your bait and sinkers make 
but very little commotion in the surface water. 

Now it is up to the fish. And while they are making 
up their minds whether to bite or not, it will be well 
for you to consider wh^it dead weight your snood, 
leader or line is capable of holding. You may say that 
with such a delicate outfit that the chances of safely 
landing or boating a three or four-pounder are very 
slender. However, this has been done, and the occur- 
rence is daily repeated during the angling season. But. 
yoLir float tells us that you have a bite. See; it is all 
under water with the exception of the cap or top of 
float. Now, it travels outward and has disappeared en- 
tirely. And such a movement if not too rapid is indica- 
tive of a fair-sized fish to commence with, and also very 
much like that of the yellow perch. Now you must 
prepare for the strike. So you put on the necessary 
check to your line with the middle finger as previously 
indicated, and taking care not to have any slack line be- 
tween the rod and the cap of float, you will be able to 
make a direct strike; and only one of comparatively 
small effort is needed. And this should be governed by 
the nature of the fish's moath — some have hard, others 
soft fleshy ones. The yellow perch has a hard mouth, 
so it requires a little more effort to imbed the barb of 
hook completely. And, agam, once imbedded, the hook 
is so firmly held that it may snap or break should any 
undue tension be subsequently placed upon it. Either 
side of the mouth, possibly, is the best place for a 
desired anchorage for your hook. And the fish assumed 
to be running outward the strike should be made by dip- 
ping the tip of rod to either side of your float. A strike 
made immediately upward is never attended with as 
good results as either of the other two, unless the bait 

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has been gorged, in which case most any kind of resist- 
ant force will imbed your hook in the safest possible 
place, and an assurance of which fact may be fairly well 
adduced should your fish become more than ordinarily 
active. And this, no doubt, is caused by the excruciating 
pain the fish experiences under such circumstances. If 
for no other reason, then, than for a humane feeling, 
handle the victim very gently. And if you be so guided, 
little more need be said as to the subsequent tactics 
necessary for you to adopt to complete the capture. 
Play your fish well. Let him make all the dashes and 
dives he is capable of — giving him a chance for his life — 
until, finally, becoming exhausted, you find you have him 
fairly well under control. But even at this stage, do not 
be too anxious to make your landing; for should he 
have taken his "second breath," so to speak, while you 
had him in control, and just so soon as you appear in 
close proximity to the fish he will often make another 
almost superhuman effort tO escape ; which, if you are 
not ready to momentarily allow him the necessary slack 
line, you may have the discouragement possibly of find- 
ing yourself minus your hook, etc. 

In making long runs, then, it becomes necessary for 
you to allow a sufficiency of line for the purpose. This 
may be done with the middle finger of the right hand, 
as previously described, and you may also find a valu- 
able use for your left hand, which may steady the rod 
just above that of the right and ready to take its place 
at any moment; and just so soon as j^ou find it possible 
to make line on your fish, do this, and carefully take up 
all you can, always being prepared for further resist- 
ance. Should this happen, however, it is not necessary 
for your right hand to again take its place; but, by 
hollowing the palm of the hand and placing it over the 
now revolving handle or the thumb over the reel, an- 
other good and additional check is brought into requisi- 
tion. It requires a little practice, of course, but when 

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once learned, you are neither right-handed nor left- 
handed, but both. 

Now, having wound up enough line as to enable you, 
by dipping the point of rod in a circular movement over 
and to the right rear with the right hand, to secure your 
line with the left hand about two or three feet above the 
fish which is presumed to be played out, make your 
landing by gently drawing him from the water; and 
where a gaff is used, by inserting the hook in the gills, 
or by means of the landing net. The rod should never 
be used for this purpose. And if you will practice the 
above details in your first lessons with the smaller 
denizens of the water, I feel sure of your ultimate suc- 
cess with those you aspire to take. I would even go so 
far as to advise you to land the smallest fish in the 
above manner, though your rod should be capable of 
lifting them. 

While wishing you every success during the season. 
T sincerely hope you may pass beyond the point arrived 
at in the meek instructions given above, and at the end 
of season may be found among that class landing, boat- 
ing, etc., from five to ten pounders, or more, in a true 
sportsmanlike manner. 



PRIZE ANGLING CONTEST 

In order to increase and foster an interest for so 
noble a sport and pastime, it has been decided to offer 
a prize of a FIVE-DOLLAR GOLD PIECE to the 
contestant catching and weighing-in the heaviest bass, 
either black or Oswego, small or large-mouthed, during 
season 1904. It had been intended to offer various such 
prizes at different places ov^r the routes mentioned, but 
the late day upon which it was made precluded the pos- 
sibility of making the necessary arrangements therefor. 

THE LAKE, ABOVE DAH, AT BLACKWOOD 

Is the place selected, and the duration of contest will be 
the entire open season. Each contestant must fill in the 
following blank and mail it, together with 5 cents in 
stamps to "Contest Editor,'' 322 Chestnut street, Cam- 
den, N. J. On receipt of this a certificate of entry will 
be mailed you, and must be presented to the Judge and 
Weigher-in, Mr. Edwin Wilcox, at Blackwood, for en- 
rollment. Contestants may weigh in on any day ; and 
the start to be made with a fish weighing not less than 
one pound (16 ounces to pound). Not less than quarter 
pounds will be considered for priority of places. The 
fish must be taken in the manner known as angling, 
v/ith rod and line (not hand-line and dipsea), and any 
kind of bait may be used (within the limit of law). 

Should two or more contestants present fish for 
weighing-in purposes, and which appear to be of equal 
weight, the order in which such weighing-in will be 
made will be in the regular numerical order of contest 
certificate. 

The Judge and Weigher-in, also the Editor, are non- 
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contestants, otherwise contest is open to all, irrespective 
c-f sex or age. 

The name of the successful contestant will be pub- 
lished in the following season's Guide, also those of the 
second and thitd places, unless objection is made. 



Contest Editor, Anglers' Guide, Camden, N. J. 

Sir: — Please enter my name for Prize Angling Con- 
test as per conditions published in The Angi^Ers^ Guide 
FOR Southern New Jersey. 



Name 

Address. 



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MAY 17 1904 



INDEX. 

PAGES. 

Angling contest'. 70-71 

Calendar 4 

Fish and Game Laws 6-13 

Game Fishes 41-50 

Other Fishes 50-53 

ROUTES :— 

1-5— Public Service Corporation (Camden and 
Suburban Ry. and Camden, Gloucester and 

Woodbury Ry 22-26 

6-9 — Philadelphia and Reading R. R 26-32 

10-16 — West Jersey and Seashore R. R 32-38 

17-19— Central R. R. of N. J 38-40 

Sea Fishes ,. 56-60 

To the Beginner. 60-69 

The Angler ^ 14-18 

Tide Table ' 5 

Waters Stocked, 1903 19-21 



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Blackwood Lake (corner of) 27 

Black Bass (small-mouthed) 47 

Chub 52 

Lake Almonesson (corner of) 23 

Oswego Bass 49 

Pickerel 44 

Sunfish 51 

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